We are committed to improving health and well-being around the world. From developing new therapies that treat and prevent disease to helping people in need, we are guided by a rich legacy and inspired by a shared vision.

Humans for HealthCuriosity, inventiveness, and a passion for excellence. These are qualities that drive Merck people to discover what’s possible as they work to help improve health around the world.

Develop Talent, Harness Innovation, Build for the Future

Be A Part of the Legacy

The Merck Research Laboratories (MRL) Postdoctoral Research Fellow Program aims to be a
best-in-industry program for industrial postdoctoral researchers, designed to provide you with an academic focus in a commercial environment. With the resources, reach, and expertise of a large
pharmaceutical environment at your fingertips, as a MRL postdoc you will be positioned to excel in an institution committed to breakthrough innovation in research and discovery.

Scientific Excellence: A Promise for Your Future

Postdoctoral Fellows at Merck will be part of a team of motivated scientists working to discover and develop medicines and vaccines that help meet the world's unmet medical needs. You will
work alongside outstanding researchers and collaborators as part of Merck's industry-leading research and development organization. Postdocs at Merck will:

Work in unique laboratory environments with top capabilities, equipment, expertise and knowledge

Participate in seminars, lectures and meetings, and have the opportunity to interact with the local scientific community

Be positioned for choice careers in pharma, biotechnology, and academia

As a MRL postdoc, you’ll also be entitled to receive a competitive salary, and access to the full benefits programs offered by Merck.

At Merck, our passion is improving health. By bringing important medicines and vaccines to people around the world we remain at the forefront of scientific discovery and innovation. The
research conducted in the MRL Postdoctoral Research Program fuels this passion, and helps Merck fulfill our mission of improving lives - everyday.